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THANK YOU Slashdot for doing this. If there is one place that I DO NOT want political opinion (except if it SPECIFICALLY relates to technology), it is/. I am changing my homepage preferences now.
Yep, me too. But I guess the logo (top right corner) settles that question. I really, really don't want to talk or even think about the US election. I mean, I read stuff about it all the time, but it pisses me off all the same. I don't mind having this section, though - I don't have to read it after all.
And I can see all the foriegners complaining that this is too U.S. centric:)
Yes, but in the spirit of the current Administration (and looks likely that it will be the future Administration), we don't take crap off of our Colonies(tm).
You see, when you are the undisputed last remaining SuperPower(tm), it is beneath you to take seriously any criticism from the USEuropean Colonies, nor from our Colonies in USChina, USIndia, or USRussia. Shit, we can't even be bothered to wake from our collective slumber to
I don't think you have to worry about non-U.S. citizens complaining about this section. When you have a president who shows an inclination to attack and occupy any other country he feels like without feeling the need to provide reasons that stand up to scrutiny, you'd better believe the rest of the world sits up and notices!
Heheheh, my exact thoughts! "Ohhh, like this *WON'T* be a flame magnet..."
As for US centric, well, the majority of Slashdot users are from the US. I just hope relevant political stories from the rest of the world are accepted aswell.
Great... (Score:5, Funny)
And I can see all the foriegners complaining that this is too U.S. centric
Re:Great... (Score:3, Informative)
-Adam
YES! (Score:1)
THANK YOU Slashdot for doing this. If there is one place that I DO NOT want political opinion (except if it SPECIFICALLY relates to technology), it is
Re:Great... (Score:1, Redundant)
Some of us non Americans have elections this year too.
Re:Great... (Score:2)
Re:Great... (Score:3, Interesting)
at least the color scheme isn't as bad as it.slashdot.org
Re:Great... (Score:2)
Yes, but in the spirit of the current Administration (and looks likely that it will be the future Administration), we don't take crap off of our Colonies(tm).
You see, when you are the undisputed last remaining SuperPower(tm), it is beneath you to take seriously any criticism from the USEuropean Colonies, nor from our Colonies in USChina, USIndia, or USRussia. Shit, we can't even be bothered to wake from our collective slumber to
Truly, the whole world now cares (Score:2)
Re:Great... (Score:1)
As for US centric, well, the majority of Slashdot users are from the US. I just hope relevant political stories from the rest of the world are accepted aswell.
Let them complain (Score:2)